BOSE Georg ~NEW~ Leutnant Bose, Georg * 20.10.1921 Forst/Lausitz +September 26th, 2011 Einhausen/Hesse Awarded Knights Cross: 21.09.1944 as: Leutnant Zugführer 1./SturmGeschAbt 177 On the 23.07.1944 the remnants of the 292. Infanterie-Division became encircled near the village of Radziwillowka (about 50 km northwest of Brest-Litovsk), and it requested relief from the Korps. The 3. Kavallerie-Brigade was assigned for this task, however since it was itself involved in heavy defensive combat it was only able to dispatch a small Kampfgruppe that included 3 Sturmgeschützen commanded by Leutnant Bose. During the march to the area one Sturmgeschütz threw a track, and so only 2 were left to support the cavalrymen in their relief effort. Radziwillowka was captured in a short yet fierce battle on the 28.07.1944, and in the process 11 T-34/85 tanks were destroyed (including 4 by Bose himself). With this the 292. Infanterie-Division was relieved, and it was thereafter possible to create a new defensive front. Bose had shown great tactical initiative during this battle, going against the planning of the 292. Infanterie-Division’s Ia in order to achieve success. This deed was also of great importance for the whole 2. Armee as it prevented a breakthrough by strong enemy forces into its flank. For this, as well as reaching a personal total of 19 enemy tanks destroyed, Bose was awarded the Knight’s Cross. He would end the war with a final total of 44 enemy tanks destroyed. Postwar signed photo mreasuring 4" x 6" Price: $23.00 Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and shipping costs. Buy now with your credit card NEW~ "> other ways to buy